Description

This vibrant Easter Poke Cake is a delightful centerpiece for any celebration. With its colorful layers and rich flavors, it captures the essence of spring in every bite. The moist vanilla cake, infused with playful pastel colors, is generously soaked with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with light whipped cream. Finished off with sweetened coconut and festive sprinkles, this dessert not only looks stunning but is also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for gatherings or family celebrations, it’s sure to impress both kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

Scale

15.25 oz white cake mix
3 egg whites
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup Greek yogurt
¾ cup whole milk
Pink, yellow, and blue gel food coloring
5.1 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
2 ¾ cups whole milk (for pudding)
2 cups heavy cream
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and whole milk. Mix until smooth.
Divide the batter into three portions and color each with gel food coloring.
Pour the colored batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan in alternating sections and swirl gently.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the pudding layer, whisk the pudding mix with 2¾ cups of whole milk until thickened; let it sit for five minutes.
Once the cake has cooled completely, poke holes in it and pour the pudding over the top.
Beat heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the pudding layer.
Top with sweetened coconut and decorations as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Chill the cake for at least four hours before serving for enhanced taste. Customize by using different pudding flavors or toppings.